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H581 HPB

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

38,503 mi
Last recorded38,503 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH581 HPB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 38,503 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 38,503 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2024 38,518 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 38,025 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 38,025 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 37,226 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 37,204 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 36,857 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 35,480 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 34,411 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 34,080 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 33,126 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 32,040 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 31,837 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 63,236 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 56,612 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 52,617 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 48,951 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 48,951 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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H581 HPB is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1990 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 54,588 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H581 HPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H581 HPB registered?

H581 HPB is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 October 1990.

Is H581 HPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H581 HPB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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